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Still Life and Special Effects Photography: A Guide to Professional Lighting Techniques, Second Edition,New
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Studiobased still life photography is amongst the most challenging of subjects for the photographer. It's a genre which demands a high level of compositional skill and a mastery of lighting techniques. Here, over 40 professional still life photographers share their secrets and reveal the precise lighting arrangements behind some of their most successful shots. By copying some of these tried and tested setups novices to the studio will be able to create great lighting with the minimum of effort. More experienced photographers can benefit, by adapting the setups for their own needs and of course there's always a few new tricks worth borrowing.' Once the basics have been mastered, readers can move on to the second section of the book, which explains how to create convincing, studiobased special effects. Everything from mounting a light on a revolving set, to projecting an image onto a subject to change its appearance, to creating the effect of a starlit sky is explained in an easy to follow way. Montage, superimposition, room sets and digital imaging effects are just a few of the techniques covered along, of course, with the lighting setup for each image.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Still Life and Special Effects Photography'? A: 'Still Life and Special Effects Photography' focuses on professional lighting techniques for still-life photography and special effects. It covers both conventional subjects like food and products, as well as more complex techniques such as montage and multiexposure.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Roger Hicks.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 287 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the second edition of 'Still Life and Special Effects Photography'.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on October 2, 2005.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book includes clear illustrations and detailed descriptions of lighting setups, making it suitable for both beginners and more experienced photographers.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: Does the book provide practical lighting setups? A: Yes, each picture in the book is accompanied by a description of the lighting achieved, along with illustrations to help replicate the setups.
- Q: What topics are covered in the special effects section of the book? A: The special effects section covers techniques such as montage, multiexposure, mirrors and props, as well as constructing simple room sets.